When most people hear the phrases “additive manufacturing” or “3D printing”, they usually picture the technology being put to use in large factories, creating prototypes, or in someone’s garage who’s making little plastic trinkets. However, as of late, 3D printing has been gaining ground within the medical field, as doctors and surgeons are really beginning to understand the potential that it has in creating prostheses.
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While the technologically savvy are quite aware of the revolution 3D printing is forging in manufacturing, globally, it’s certainly not lost on most, that there is a definite meeting in the middle as the technology progresses. And while 3D printing is being used to make a plethora of high-quality components in industries like that of automotive and aerospace, it’s certainly co-existing pleasantly with a bevy of traditional methods still concretely in place.
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When it comes to prosthetic hands and arms, 3D printing has been making a huge impact, especially when we talk about accessibility for children and teenagers. Children are at a disadvantage when it comes to being fit with a functional prosthesis, simply because their bones are still in the growing phase. This means that the typical prosthetic hand only lasts for about 2 years before these young patients outgrow them and require another.
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This morning we introduced you all to a Kickstarter project from Daisy Fit Forms, which sought funding so that the company could create 3D printed molds for breast prostheses. These molds would allow for complete customization of the prostheses, and in the process change the lives of thousands of breast cancer survivors for the better.
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There is something about the start of the Major League Baseball season in the United States that brings a summertime excitement to the country. It signifies the start of warm weather, gatherings at the ballpark, and the donning of caps and jerseys. The sport, considered America’s pastime, has been part of American history for over a century, bringing traditions to families, allowing parents to bond with their children, and mixing cold beer with peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and hot dogs all season long.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women—across the board—with over 220,000 women being diagnosed each year (according to the CDC ). With those numbers piling up year after year, that leads to a great number of mastectomies being performed, whether single or double, yearly.
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While we come across so many scientific, complex stories regarding 3D printing every day, much of it based around transforming industry, helping to save lives, and working as a general catalyst for improvement, it’s very inspiring when we get to write about innocent animals who are able to receive a better quality of life. Since animals and pets obviously can’t ask directly ask for help themselves, it’s up to us to pinpoint their needs—and to take the initiative for them—making for a very sweet story when all those elements fall together, resulting in assistance with innovations such as 3D printed animal prosthetics.
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Ozzie Standing and first Walk

Ozzie got his 3D printed leg and Sue has been helping him to stand on it .. he did and also made his first attempt at walking
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Being able to cover the daily news within the 3D printing space has enabled me to really appreciate all the good the technology really is responsible for. It has allowed many of us to start new careers, create amazing models, and one day may even be responsible for helping to manufacture our next car or build our next home.
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